Armed units of civilians formed in Belgorod

Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated in a written statement that many civilians want to receive military training and demand the establishment of regional defense units.

Stating that they welcomed the request, Gladkov said: “We are forming several battalions of people who cannot be recruited into the army due to their health or age, but who, with their war experience, have a great desire to defend their homes and families, if necessary.” he used the phrase.

Gladkov noted that “experienced trainers” began to train these troops in the Belgorod border regions.

In the Belgorod region, on the border with Ukraine, there were many attacks, especially on energy infrastructure.

The Russian authorities blame the Ukrainian side for the attacks. (AA)